How do I use text messages on my device?

Please note: that not all of the options below will be available on older devices

The icons and screen may differ slightly from the illustrations below depending on your device, operating system and theme.

You are not able to choose between SMS or MMS. Your messaging service will automatically switch to MMS if you are sending a picture message, or if your text message goes over the character limit, normal SMS length is 160 characters.

Please note: MMS or Multimedia Messages may incur a charge from your network provider, or may not be allowed by your network provider depending on your contract. If you are having difficulty sending or receiving MMSs, you should check with your network as to whether they are included in your contract.

An MMS, or Multimedia Message is a type of message sent when attaching media to a text message. To send an MMS, you will need to:

1From the home screen, choose Apps
or swipe up to access your apps.

2Tap Messages

3Tap compose

4Tap the contact(s)
you'd like to message

5Tap the attach
icon, this may show as a paperclip

6Tap Gallery, images, Camera, take picture
or Other.

7Tap your chosen image.

To take a picture, press the capture button.

If you have selected Other, you will need to tap images or Gallery before selecting your image.

8Tap Send.
Depending on your device, you may need to tap Done
before proceeding.

If you are experiencing problems sending an MMS, please contact your network provider.

Please note: that using the inbuilt emoticons/smilies should not be chargeable when used in a normal length SMS (160 characters). If emojis from a third party keyboard are used these could turn your SMS into MMS which may be chargeable depending on network.

You can express yourself in fun and creative ways with My Emoji. Create an emoji that looks just like you!

You can capture photos and videos with My Emoji or share stickers of My Emoji with others.

1From the home screen, choose Apps
or swipe up to access your apps.

2Tap Messages

3Open the message
you wish to send an emoji to

4On the Samsung keyboard tap the Emoji
icon. If you can't see this option, choose the smiley face
to change your keyboard options.

The Live Message feature allows you to use the S Pen to create a short animated message. The feature is supported by most major instant messaging apps including Whatsapp, Facebook Messenger, WeChat, Line and more.

1Open Air Command by tapping the S Pen button twice

2Choose Live message. (You can also select it by tapping the Live Message icon on the Samsung keyboard)

3Choose Pen effects to change the effects you might wish to change. e.g. colour or effects such as Sparkle, and adjust the thickness by swiping the slider.

4Write your message using the S Pen

5Choose Done once finished.

6Choose Share when you're ready to share your message.

7Choose how you want to share it (e.g. via Messages or email etc), select your recipient and send

2Once Bixby is listening, you will need to tell it who you would like to send the message to and the message you would like to send.

3Tap Send
or say Yes
to send your message

4Bixby will confirm once it has sent your message

If you're experiencing unusual behaviour on Samsung mobiles, tablets or wearables, you can send us an error report or ask us a question in the Samsung Members app.

This allows us to a closer look at what is happening. The data is anonymised and only held for the duration of the investigation. Find out more about sending an error report through the Samsung Members app.

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